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Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Vase by Grayson Perry is a tall, slender vessel with a wide mouth and narrow base. The vase is light-colored, possibly ceramic or porcelain. A ring handle is attached to the front, shaped like a flower or leaf with a circular loop below. A small metal ruler is placed in front. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 18th century
Medium:
Porcelaneous stoneware with relief decoration under white glaze (Dongghe ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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